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Video: Egypt launches virtual tour of Wahti Tomb
Archaeology
April 18, 2020
Video: Egypt launches virtual tour of Wahti Tomb
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday launched a virtual tour of the Tomb of Wahti in Saqqara on…
Saudi Arabia to register ‘Arabic Calligraphy’ in UNESCO heritage list
Culture
February 10, 2020
Saudi Arabia to register ‘Arabic Calligraphy’ in UNESCO heritage list
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture hosted a workshop and meeting, from February 2-6, titled “Arts of Arabic Calligraphy: Skills, Knowledge…
Egypt discusses listing Wadi al-Natrun monasteries on UNESCO World Heritage List
Archaeology
January 26, 2020
Egypt discusses listing Wadi al-Natrun monasteries on UNESCO World Heritage List
Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani discussed listing the Wadi al-Natrun monasteries as part of the UNESCO World Heritage…
Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing
Middle East
December 17, 2019
Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing
In a riot of color, acrobatics and drum beats, Morocco’s gnawa artists joyously celebrated the inclusion of their ancient art-form…
Restoration of Djoser pyramid in Saqqara complete: Antiquities Ministry
Archaeology
November 29, 2019
Restoration of Djoser pyramid in Saqqara complete: Antiquities Ministry
Restoration work at Djoser pyramid in the Saqqara archaeological site has been completed and will be opened within the next…
Venetian anger after historic flood devastates city
World
November 13, 2019
Venetian anger after historic flood devastates city
Venetians woke Wednesday to devastating scenes after the highest tide in 50 years washed through the historic Italian city, beaching…
Djoser pyramid renovation 95 percent complete at LE90 million cost: Ministry
Archaeology
October 23, 2019
Djoser pyramid renovation 95 percent complete at LE90 million cost: Ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities has completed 95 percent of renovation works on Djoser’s step pyramid, at a cost of LE90…
Aswan receives UNESCO Learning City Award
Culture
October 5, 2019
Aswan receives UNESCO Learning City Award
Aswan governor Ahmed Ibrahim received the UNESCO Learning City Award, as Aswan was one of ten cities worldwide to have…
Melting snowcaps spell water trouble for world’s highest capital
World
September 19, 2019
Melting snowcaps spell water trouble for world’s highest capital
Water resources are running dry in the world’s highest-elevation capital due to the combined effect of the Andean glaciers melting,…
Egypt among 20 most attractive countries for international students: Minister
Egypt
September 8, 2019
Egypt among 20 most attractive countries for international students: Minister
Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar said that Egypt ranks as one of the top 20…